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Make Your Roof Last… and Last
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Make Your Roof Last… and Last

Danny Lipford | May 24, 2022

Most homeowners would rather not think about their roofs. They’re expensive to install and expensive to replace and, thanks to…

How to Brighten Up Any Room
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How to Brighten Up Any Room

Emerie Forehand | May 10, 2022

Is there a room in your house that feels chronically, depressingly dim? Perhaps you’ve added lamps, maybe even given it…

Yard Sale Success Secrets
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Yard Sale Success Secrets

Cindy Sabulis | April 10, 2022

The pandemic put the brakes on yard sales—while people had plenty of time to clean out their closets and cabinets…

Buy the Right Flood Insurance
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Buy the Right Flood Insurance

Lisa Sharrard | April 9, 2022

Standard homeowner’s insurance policies almost never cover flood damage…and that gap can be catastrophic. It takes only a few inches…

Should You Buy Your Home with a Pocket Listing?
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Should You Buy Your Home with a Pocket Listing?

Martin Eiden | April 7, 2022

You’ve probably heard at least one story about a househunter losing out on several homes on the open real estate…

Which Air Purifier Do You Need?
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Which Air Purifier Do You Need?

Caroline Blazovsky | March 7, 2022

Indoor air quality isn’t just a nice to have these days. But how do you determine which air purifier is…

Surviving a Home Renovation
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Surviving a Home Renovation

Jim Molinelli, PhD | February 13, 2022

Renovation inconveniences can be especially daunting in 2021. Ways to make a home renovation as smooth and painless as possible…

DIY Mistakes Even Experienced Homeowners Make
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DIY Mistakes Even Experienced Homeowners Make

Danny Lipford | February 1, 2022

Experienced do-it-yourselfers can handle a host of home projects, but overconfidence and other issues occasionally derail their efforts and lead…

Indoor Portable Fireplaces
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Indoor Portable Fireplaces

Mikayla Keating | January 15, 2022

Today’s portable electric fireplaces offer realistic-looking flames, attractive designs, supplemental heat to combat wintry drafts and the versatility to arrange…

Hot Brews for Chilly Nights
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Hot Brews for Chilly Nights

Brian Van Flandern | January 6, 2022

Last issue, we told you about delicious bubbly drinks to help you celebrate the holidays. Here we tell you about…

The Right Way to Close Down Your Garden
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The Right Way to Close Down Your Garden

Teri Dunn Chace | December 31, 2021

New guidance on how to care for your yard as the gardening year winds down. It can make all the difference for next year’s garden.

Recover After a Burglary
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Recover After a Burglary

Robert Siciliano | December 31, 2021

Take the following steps immediately after your home has been broken into—to protect yourself and to prevent it from happening again.

New Ways to Heat Your Home
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New Ways to Heat Your Home

Danny Lipford | December 30, 2021

Homeowners have more home-heating options beyond furnaces and boilers—among them, radiant floor heating, solar heating, wood stoves and, the newest, an air-source heat pump.

Green and Lush: Prepare Now for Next Year’s Lawn
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Green and Lush: Prepare Now for Next Year’s Lawn

Teri Dunn Chace | December 21, 2021

Fall is the best time to prepare your lawn so that it is lush and beautiful next spring. These steps will help you do it right.

Clever Solutions for Tricky Home-Cleaning Tasks
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Clever Solutions for Tricky Home-Cleaning Tasks

Danny Lipford | December 21, 2021

There are simple solutions to many of the most challenging of your cleaning tasks ranging from ovens to shower doors.